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Hetty

Girl Name day: July 13
Hetty is a short form of Harriet: on birth records it is written Harriet (89,297 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Harriet page. Also a short form of Henrietta, Harriett, Hettie.
Origin: Germanic. Meaning: home ruler.
A feminine pet form of Harry (Henry), from Germanic Haimirich, 'home ruler'.

Name day for Hetty

July 13

Why this day? Hetty is a short form of Harriet, and shares its name day.

Hetty is celebrated in the United States on July 13.

The story of the name Hetty

Hetty is a short form of Harriet. It keeps its origin (Germanic) and meaning — home ruler, and shares its name day, July 13.

On birth records, Hetty is rarely written as such: the Hettys are Harriets (89,297 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Harriet page. Hetty is also a short form of Henrietta, Harriett, Hettie.

Frequently asked questions about Hetty

What does Hetty mean?

Hetty is a short form of Harriet, which means home ruler.

When is Hetty's name day?

July 13, together with Harriet: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Hetty a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Harriet.

Hetty's profile

Energy 4/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 4/10
Stability 9/10
Whimsy 3/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 9/10
Need for attention 3/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Hetty

Bottom 10

  1. Davy42%
  2. Barbie42%
  3. Deedee42%
  4. Peri42%
  5. Cyndi42%
  6. Skip42%
  7. Micky42%
  8. Suzy42%
  9. Mickie42%
  10. Mikki42%

Love potential for Hetty

Bottom 10

  1. Sid47%
  2. Micky51%
  3. Raynard52%
  4. Cyndi54%
  5. Barbie55%
  6. Peri57%
  7. Cherrie57%
  8. Velvet57%
  9. Melodee58%
  10. Mickie58%

Professional potential for Hetty

Bottom 10

  1. Raynard42%
  2. Fonda50%
  3. Drucilla50%
  4. Arnita53%
  5. Franz55%
  6. Enola55%
  7. Blane56%
  8. Flint56%
  9. Rudolfo57%
  10. Brion57%

Crush potential for Hetty

Bottom 10

  1. Perri42%
  2. Merri42%
  3. Melodee42%
  4. Pandora42%
  5. Peri42%
  6. Mickie42%
  7. Mikki42%
  8. Merrie42%
  9. Cherrie42%
  10. Micki42%
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